Independent Lens is a modern documentary series by PBS. “Our films honor individuals whose determination in the face of challenge reflect major issues impacting our nation and our world,” says Lois Vossen, Executive Producer. An intricately crafted 22x33" poster has been created, showcasing ten films with concise descriptions and screening dates, along with details about the film series event.
The images adopt a three-dimensional approach, originating from the top left corner and expanding progressively, reminiscent of the projection of films from projectors. The imagery is rendered in a red bitmap, while the typography is layered in blue through overprinted ink. This design draws inspiration from the techniques by Dutch typographer Piet Zwart in his poster art, particularly his skillful use of overlaying images within a three-dimensional space using a two-color palette.
Brochure
To optimize usability and reduce ink costs, the design uses only two colors, red and blue, and doubles as a poster and a 12-page French-fold brochure. Content follows a linear, chronological layout, guiding the reader from left to right and top to bottom. The condensed title serves as the cover in the top left, while the week-by-week schedule closes the brochure in the bottom right.
Process
I leveraged Figma's components feature to develop an innovative workflow that allowed me to design the brochure and poster simultaneously, with both layouts visible side by side for seamless alignment and cohesion.